Blustery weather can hit at any time in the winter months—and while a blanket of wintery white may look beautiful, it can make for treacherous travel. Here’s some tips to get you through the rest of winter... it’ll be spring in no time!

There’s nothing like the peace of mind of knowing you’re covered. That’s the driving ambition of ForeverCar, offering partners and their consumers vehicle service plans that ensure if a breakdown occurs, they’ve got an advocate on their side coordinating everything from securing a tow truck and rental to getting a mechanic — shepherding the entire repair process and handling payment.

The leader in consumer vehicle service plans has introduced a new feature to its already revolutionary all-digital, self-service platform. And it makes getting a vehicle service contract even that much easier.

So you decided to buy a used car...or keep your current car a bit longer. Now, it’s time to look at getting the most out of your investment. And that, my friend, means looking at a vehicle service contract. Also known as extended warranties because, well, they extend the life of your car, these plans can be a lifesaver if your car breaks down, saving in costly repairs that can drain your bank account. What’s more, some contracts offer additional services, like towing and car rentals, to make life a little easier if that breakdown occurs.

Still, how can you cull from the plethoraof plans out there? Ask yourself these questions:

The weather’s warming up...and that means it won’t be long before America takes to the open road. According to the AAA, one third of U.S. residents say they’re taking a family vacation this summer, with 69 percent saying they’re doing a road trip.

It’s like clockwork: every year, winter winds down and tens of thousands of people line up outside convention halls and exhibitions, waiting to get a peek at what automakers are going to unveil for the next model year. In past years, certain trends were spotted, like an infatuation with crossover vehicles—not quite SUVs and not quite sedans.

There once was a time when a road trip meant pulling out an unwieldy map, wrestling with it to see where the next turnoff was. Then, with the advent of the Global Positioning System (GPS) of satellites, a host of gadgets flooded the market, offering turn-by-turn navigation via downloaded content, CDs or DVDs. And still people wrestled—except this time with suction-cup devices designed to affix the bulky units to windshields.

Now however, getting from point A to point B is all in the palm of your hand with smartphones. With that summer road trip just around the corner, here’s a roundup of the best mapping apps for iPhone and Android devices.